Game Overview
Nickelodeon's Monkey Quest is an action-packed MMO where players can develop into a monkey warrior, fight epic battles, learn the legend of the Monkey King to save the world of Ook. This side scrolling platformer was targeted for boys aged 8-13 and was built in Unity. The game is available as both a installer and browser-based experience.
Platform: PC & Mac Engine: Unity Genre: MMO Mode: Multiplayer
Project Summary: Frostbeard's Forest
Holiday time in Monkey Quest! Frostbeard's got plenty of fun in store for the good little monkeys of Ook.
This special time of year monkeys could visit Frostbeard's Forest to:
- Socialize or race with friends and show off on the slopes
- Shop and craft limited edition winter gear
- Navigate the Winter Wonder Maze and get exclusive prizes
- Quest in an exclusive seasonal quest line
- Collect exclusive achievements
This special time of year monkeys could visit Frostbeard's Forest to:
- Socialize or race with friends and show off on the slopes
- Shop and craft limited edition winter gear
- Navigate the Winter Wonder Maze and get exclusive prizes
- Quest in an exclusive seasonal quest line
- Collect exclusive achievements
Player Created Event Walkthrough Video
Project Role
Design Lead* Designed and oversaw all activities for Frostbeard's Forest social, collections, questlines etc.
Design Documentation Wrote and owned game design documentation including high level design doc & detailed design doc.
Asset Management Requested and managed asset required flow for items, 3D models, marketing art and in game messaging.
Items & Balancing Item rewards, crafting recipes and ingredients, chest loot table distributions, free vs premium gear ratios.
Usability & User Experience Player Quest flows, messaging and event funnels for new and experienced players
Marketing Messaging** All in game messaging, downloadable client homescreen, event site messaging and design requests.
*Level built in Unity by Dyala Kattan
**Web design assets created by James Morphew
Goals
Create fun & engaging seasonal content for players
Increase social interaction for new and existing players.
Create additional variety to gameplay offered to players hitting each player type
Increase retention through social interaction
Create season specific Membership drivers with limited time gear and access
Increase social interaction for new and existing players.
Create additional variety to gameplay offered to players hitting each player type
Increase retention through social interaction
Create season specific Membership drivers with limited time gear and access
Design Documentation: http://adobe.ly/1yhB4EZ
Gameplay Screenshots
Hang out in the social hub, see everything you can do in one easy spot or show off all the items you've collected
Chill in the Members Only Lounge, complete with hot cocoa hot tub, giant holiday gorilla and exclusive chest
Navigate the Wonder Maze to collect exclusive loot and prizes
Loading screen messaging the event with event art by Jessica Ebner
